EN-33
Ethylene Oxide (EO)
1. Clean and prepare the camera head and cable as recommended in this
user guide. Ensure the soaking cap is installed.
2. If using a sterilization tray (optional), follow any additional instructions
provided with the tray. Use only trays that are compatible with EO
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3. Double wrap the camera head and cable (or tray) prior to sterilization.
4. Sterilize the camera head and cable using the parameters below.
5. Allow the camera head, cable, coupler, and scope to completely dry
before reassembly. Any moisture on the threads will cause the camera
and coupler windows to fog during use.
Preconditioning parameters
Temperature 55 °C (131 °F)
Chamber Humidity 70% RH
Vacuum Set Points 1.3 psia
Time 30 minutes
Exposure
Concentration (100% EO) 725 mg/L
Temperature 55 ± 2 °C (131 ± 5 °F)
Time 1 hour
Chamber Humidity 70% RH (50–80%) ± 5%
Aeration parameters
Aeration Time 12 hours
Temperature 35–54 °C (95–129 °F)
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